As recorded by billboard for April, 1971

Ever wonder what song was number one was in April, 1971? Below we show you what songs were number one on the billboard Album Chart, Pop Chart and R&B Chart.

Week one of April

Album Chart: Janis Joplin was in week 6 at the top spot on the Album chart with, Pearl.

Pop Chart: Simon And Garfunkle were in their 6th. week at #1 on the Pop chart with, Bridge Over Troubled Water.

R&B Chart: The Jackson 5 jumped to the #1 position on the R&B chart with, ABC.

Week two of April

Album Chart: Janis Joplin was in the 7th week at #1 position on the Album chart with, Pearl.

Pop Chart: The Temptations were in their 2nd. week at the top spot on the Pop chart with, Just My Imagination, (Running Away With Me).

R&B Chart: Marvin Gaye moved into week 3 at #1 on the R&B chart with, What's Going On.

Week three of April

Album Chart: Janis Joplin was in the 8th. week in the #1 spot on the Album chart with, Pearl.

Pop Chart: Three Dog Night jumped to the #1 slot on the Pop chart with, Joy To The World.

R&B Chart: Marvin Gaye was in his 4th. week at the top position on the R&B chart with, What's Going On.

Week four of April

Album Chart: Janis Joplin was in her 9th. week at #1 on the Album chart with, Pearl.

Pop Chart: Three Dog Night was in their second week at the #1 position on the Pop chart with, Joy To The World.

R&B Chart: Marvin Gaye was in his 5th. week at the top of the R&B chart with, What's Going On.

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